Email: chad.brown@gulfportschools.org  
Classroom: 714
Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to various forms of visual art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art. Students will explore different techniques, materials, and concepts in art-making, and will develop their own artistic voice and style.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand and apply basic principles of art and design.

• Develop technical skills in a variety of media.

• Analyze and critique works of art.

• Create a portfolio of original artwork.

• Explore the history and cultural significance of art.

Materials Needed

• regular wooden #2 Pencils

• Eraser: pink pearl type

• Set of basic colored-pencils: Crayola

• Set of markers: Crayola

• Glue sticks

• Ruler: 12

• Supply case

• 1” Binder

• Earbuds

Course Schedule

There will be weekly Vocabulary on Mondays, reviews on Wednesdays, and Vocabulary quiz on Fridays. Mixed Practice Tests every 3rd week, a mid-term exam and a final exam

• Week 1-2: introduction and sketchbooks

• Week 3-4 Contrast

• Week 5-6 Movement

• Week 7-8 Emphasis

• Week 9 - Mid-Term Exam

• Week 10-11 Balance

• week 12-13 Unity

• Week 14-15 Rhythm

• Week 16-17 Proportion

• Week 18 - Final Exam

Assessment

• Daily Participation= 10%

• Practice Work= 30%

• MPT & Final Projects = 60%

Classroom Expectations

• Respect each other and the materials.

• Be on time and prepared for class.

• Participate actively in discussions and critiques.

• Clean up your workspace after class.

• Follow all safety guidelines when using tools and materials.

Additional Information

• Extra help is available during office hours or by appointment.

• Field trips to local museums or galleries may be scheduled.

• Guest artists may be invited to speak or conduct workshops.